Among the livebearing fishes--literally those that bear live young--are some of the world's most popular aquarium subjects, such as the Guppies, Platies, Mollies and Swordtails. This colorful guide forms an excellent practical introduction to keeping and breeding these and other livebearers in the home aquarium.

Keeping freshwater fish is the perfect choice for the new fish enthusiast. Among other reasons, freshwater fish easily adapt to varying (water) conditions. This beautiful manual is the perfect introduction to the world of freshwater fish. It will guide you from purchasing fish to setting up an aquarium to creating a habitat where these freshwater fish will thrive.